Israeli officials offer their condolences after death of US Senator Lindsey Graham
Israeli leaders praised Graham as a steadfast ally, with Netanyahu calling him a great friend of Israel and a key voice on security policy.
- On Sunday, Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 following a "brief and sudden illness," ending his Senate career that began in 2002.
- President Donald Trump released a statement calling Graham "one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known," despite their 2016 presidential sparring.
- Israeli leaders mourned the loss, with President Isaac Herzog calling Graham a "beacon of moral clarity" and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir describing him as "one of its greatest friends."
- Defense Minister Israel Katz and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar praised Graham's "unwavering" support for Israel, while Samaria Regional Council Head Yossi Dagan noted his position as a "declared friend of Samaria."
- Under South Carolina law, Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement to fill the vacant Senate seat until the next general election, maintaining state representation.
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Carney says U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham was steadfast defender of democracy and freedom
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is offering his condolences to the family of U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, saying he "stood resolutely in defence of democracy and freedom." Graham died this weekend after a "brief and sudden illness," according to his ...
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Quotidiano Nazionale(Agenzia Vista) USA, July 12, 2026 U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham died at the age of 71 after a short and sudden illness. Senator Graham's family appreciates the prayers at this time and asks for his privacy to be respected during this incredibly difficult period, reports a press release from his office. A few days ago he met Zelensky in Kiev. In recent years he had established himself as one of Trump's main supporters of the Senate, whi…
Sen. Lindsey Graham dies suddenly at 71
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, a staunch ally of President Trump and a long-time advocate for U.S. military action around the world, died suddenly late Saturday, his office said. The big picture: Graham's sudden passing deprives countries like Ukraine and Israel of a committed supporter in Congress, as well as a key voice in Trump's ear. The latest: "On the evening of Saturday, July 11, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham passed away from a brief a…
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